Mystifying Movies: Fads and Fallacies in Contemporary Film Theory

Discusses the central topics in contemporary film theory, which the author designates as the theory of film that proceeds within a sociological framework often amplified by Marxism and psychoanalysis. 

Topics include the psychoanalysis theories of Metz and Baudry, the Althusserian-Lacanian paradigm of Marxism and psychoanalysis, the cinematic image, the structure and function of narrative, and others.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

I. Psychoanalysis: Metz and Baudry

II. Marxism and Psychoanalysis: The Althusserian-Lacanian Paradigm

III. The Cinematic Image

IV. Narration

V. Cinematic Narration

Conclusion: Problems and Prospects of Contemporary Film Theory

Notes

Index